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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 25, 2001
Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of Congress, a congressional gold medal to Sargent Shriver to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and to recognize his incomparable contribution as its first Director.
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Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] · D–CA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5966)
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